A Huntsville middle school student has died from flu complications, reports said.

According to WHNT, Huntsville Junior High School Principal Stephanie Wieseman confirmed Sunday that Aaron Masterson died earlier in the day at a local hospital.

A school spokesperson said Aaron had cystic fibrosis, which complicated his flu symptoms.

Wieseman sent out a statement to parents yesterday, saying Aaron died after contracting the B-strain of the flu.

"As a school community, we send our condolences to his family and friends. We will support the Masterson family and our students as we navigate the process of loss with counselors and lots of love," the statement said.

The school will have additional counselors available this week and have designated support areas for students.

This year's flu outbreak has been one of the worst in years, as the Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating 54 flu-related deaths across the state. That number was reported last week, and does not include Aaron's death.

Data from the department shows the most deaths have been in the northern and central regions of the state, including in Jefferson County.